Sync your calendars with Lodgify’s
channel manager for Airbnb

Use our Airbnb channel manager to sync your calendars and reservations across all top online booking platforms,
including Vrbo, Booking.com, and Expedia.

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All About Lodgify’s Airbnb channel manager

Lodgify’s Airbnb channel manager is an integrated tool that allows you to connect all your listings on Airbnb with your vacation rental property management software. By using a channel manager that works with Airbnb, all your bookings, calendars, and rates will be automatically synchronized with other top online travel agents like Vrbo, Booking.com, and Expedia.

Our full two-way Airbnb API integration will prevent any double bookings and keep your reservations up to date at all times. Not only does this save a lot of time, but it also cancels out the chance for human error when managing your vacation rental property!

How to synchronize your Airbnb calendar

To sync your Airbnb calendar, all you have to do is fill out a simple online form provided by Lodgify. Our connectivity team will combine all your data, bookings, and listings onto one platform.

Lodgify’s channel manager seamlessly integrates your Airbnb calendar with other top online travel agents onto one centralized dashboard. When you synchronize your Airbnb calendar, our API integration shares all your information (bookings, availabilities, rates, etc.) between Lodgify, Airbnb, and any external listings connected to our channel manager.

By using our Airbnb channel manager, whenever you receive a booking on an external listing, the dates will be automatically blocked off on your Airbnb calendar. Instant synchronization means that errors such as overbooking or double bookings are far less likely to occur.

Why do you need an Airbnb channel manager?

An Airbnb channel manager can help you save time and increase bookings when managing your vacation rental business.

By using a two-way Airbnb API integration, you’ll be able to manage all your reservations from one place and save up to 20 hours of work a week. You’ll also reduce any human errors that might jeopardize your business. Because Airbnb charges a commission on bookings, you can also use our Airbnb channel manager to mark up rates and maximize your profit.

Preferred+ Software Partners of Airbnb

Airbnb has chosen Lodgify as a Preferred+ Software Partner (its highest partner status), signalling that our functionality and software connections meet or exceed their technical benchmarks. Airbnb’s recognition not only enables us to integrate our channel manager with the Airbnb API—it also comes with additional benefits we get to pass along to our customers.

Lodgify is committed to continually collaborating with Airbnb to improve our offerings for hosts and allow them to connect with a growing guest community.

What does Lodgify synchronize with Airbnb?

Bookings

Sync your reservations and guest details. We import the total booking amount.

Availability

18 months of availability will be synchronized and the calendar will be updated instantly.

Rates

Both default and seasonal rates are synchronized in Lodgify.

Images and descriptions

Photos and room types of the property will be combined in Airbnb.

Messages

Messages to and from guests are synchronized between both platforms.

Listings

You can also create a new Airbnb listing in Lodgify with just one click!

FAQ

What is a channel manager for Airbnb?

A channel manager for Airbnb is a software solution that syncs your Airbnb listings with your other third-party booking channels and your direct booking website. This enables you to sync availability, pricing, and other listing details across all your booking channels, preventing double bookings and helping you to better manage your vacation rentals.

Do I need a channel manager for Airbnb?

If you list your vacation rental on more than just Airbnb, an Airbnb channel manager is crucial to your business's success. Using an Airbnb channel management solution helps ensure your availability is always up to date and accurate across all your booking channels, preventing double and over bookings. The same goes for pricing and other listing details: You won't need to worry about making manual adjustments from different accounts, because your Airbnb channel manager keeps everything synced.

This not only saves you time, but also prevents human error and inspires trust in your potential guests.

What is the best channel manager for Airbnb?

The best channel manager for Airbnb is one that supports integrations with numerous other booking channels, syncs your availability as well as other listing details, and features additional automation and optimization features. You'll also want to look for a company that provides flexible pricing options as well as free onboarding and ongoing support.

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How to sync Airbnb calendar with Vrbo?

If you want to sync your Airbnb calendar with Vrbo, you will need an Airbnb channel manager like Lodgify. This tool will allow you to automatically synchronize your bookings, listings, and rates via API integration.

Lodgify has been recommended by Vrbo as an Elite Partner (Vrbo's highest partnership status). This means that we provide the full connectivity that property owners and managers need to grow their vacation rental business.

To synchronize your Airbnb calendar with Vrbo, all you need to do is fill out an online form provided by our connectivity team. Our team will activate the connection and map all your data so you don’t have to worry about a thing. It’s that easy!

Alternatively, you can also go to your Airbnb homepage and click on "Listings." Then, select the one you’d like to import and click "Availability." Under "Sync calendars," click on "Import Calendar." Paste the URL from Vrbo into the "Calendar Address" field, name the calendar, and you’re done!

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How to sync Airbnb calendar with Booking.com?

If you want to sync your Airbnb calendar with Booking.com, you’ll need an Airbnb channel manager like Lodgify. This tool will allow you to automatically synchronize your bookings, listings, and rates via API integration.

To synchronize your Airbnb and Booking.com calendars, all you need to do is fill out an online form provided by our connectivity team. Once you have accepted the connection requirements, your Booking.com account will be connected to Lodgify. You can then sync it with your Airbnb calendar to manage all your listings from a centralized platform.

Alternatively, you can also log in to the Booking Extranet, and click on "Calendar." Select "Sync calendars" and then click on "Add calendar connection." Scroll down and click "Skip this step." Title your connection and click "Export Calendar." The last step is to copy the link and paste it into Airbnb’s "Calendar Address" field.

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How to sync Airbnb calendar with Tripadvisor?

If you want to sync your Airbnb calendar with Tripadvisor, first you’ll need an Airbnb channel manager like Lodgify. This tool will allow you to automatically synchronize all your bookings, listings, and rates via iCal connection.

Alternatively, to synchronize your Airbnb calendar with Tripadvisor, you can also log in to Tripadvisor, and go to the "Calendar" tab. After selecting "Export Calendar," you will see your iCalendar link. Copy and paste this link into Airbnb’s "Calendar Address" field.

How to sync Airbnb with Google Calendar?

To sync Airbnb with your Google Calendar, go to your Airbnb dashboard and click on "Listings." Click on "Availability" and then under "Sync Calendar," select "Import Calendar." Copy the URL from Google Calendar into the "Calendar Address" field, name the calendar, and then click "Import Calendar."

Lodgify offers an Airbnb channel manager that will help simplify this process and allow you to automatically sync calendars from different channels into one centralized platform.

How can I connect my Airbnb listing with Lodgify’s channel manager?

To set up the connection between Lodgify and Airbnb, follow the steps below:

1. Go to your Main Menu in the top left corner. Select "Channel Manager" and then choose "Airbnb Professional."
2. Click on "Connect with Airbnb" to sign in to your Airbnb account or create one. Now establish the connection by agreeing to the terms and conditions of the two platforms.
3. You will need to provide some additional information to establish the mapping. Our connectivity team will provide you with a form to fill in. Once it’s done, we’ll start the mapping.
4. Once everything is set up, we will send you a confirmation email. All your selected listings will be live on Airbnb and you will be able to choose between instant book and booking request.

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Can I connect Lodgify to multiple Airbnb accounts?

Yes, you can! If you want to connect additional Airbnb accounts to your Lodgify channel manager, just follow the above procedure for each one of them.

Can I import my Airbnb listings into Lodgify?

Yes! If you are new to Lodgify or you have just created a new rental in Airbnb, you can import it directly into Lodgify without filling in all the information from scratch. It only takes four easy steps to connect your Lodgify account to Airbnb and import the crucial rental information. Get more information about our Import tool in the following link.

Lodgify Import Tool

Once I have connected the Airbnb channel manager API, do I need to do anything else?

Nope! The connection requires zero maintenance from your side. Besides, advice is always available from our dedicated connectivity team at any time.

What information can I synchronize with the Airbnb API?

You can sync your Airbnb calendar, bookings, availability up to 18 months, rates, images, descriptions, messages, and more! Check out the full list in our Lodgify Help Center.

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